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Dear NIADA Members,

Toyota Temporarily Suspends Sales of Selected Vehicles/Recall

Eight models of the Toyota Motor Division are involved in the recall/sales suspension.  Those models are listed below.  There are reports of sticking accelerator pedal mechanisms.

Toyota's accelerator pedal recall and suspension of sales is confined to the following Toyota Division vehicles:

2009-2010 RAV4
2009-2010 Corolla
2009-2010 Matrix
2005-2010 Avalon
Certain 2007-2010 Camry
2010 Highlander
2007-2010 Tundra
2008-2010 Sequoia

No Lexus Division or Scion vehicles are affected by these actions.  Also not affected are Toyota Prius, Tacoma, Sienna, Venza, Solara, Yaris, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser and select Camry models, including all Camry hybrids, which will remain for sale.

You cannot sell an UNSAFE vehicle without assuming liability!!  Examine your own insurance policies, but I think you will find that in most cases you are not covered under this type of circumstance.  You may even modify your purchase agreement referencing the recall with a separate document attached with full disclosure, however you are still selling a vehicle deemed unsafe by its manufacturer.

On the wholesale level, if you purchase one of the listed vehicles, be prepared to hold it in inventory until the solution has been identified and the problem corrected.  The manufacturer, as of this afternoon, has not announced a date when a solution to the problem may be identified!

Thank you,

Mike Linn, CEO
NIADA

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FIADA is the oldest and one of the largest Independent Automobile Dealer Associations in the country and is dedicated to offering its members special privileges and benefits.

Our Purpose

The purpose of FIADA is to unify all independent dealers and allied partners as members and provide them with benefits through education, support and communication. FIADA will promote the best business practices, and set a standard of excellence for the motor vehicle industry.

Our Mission

The mission of the FIADA is to anticipate, recognize and respond to the members' need for education, information and resources. To support and assist members in understanding and complying with Regulatory issues. To advocate fair legislation on behalf of Independent Dealers and their customers. To increase membership. To promote a Code of Ethics. To enhance the image of the Used Car dealer. To improve customer confidence and satisfaction. FIADA's commitment to this mission will enable its members to increase their profitability and business success.

Code of Ethics

  • Members have a general duty of integrity, honor and fair dealings toward the general public.
  • Members shall comply with all city, county, state and federal laws and shall endeavor to keep themselves informed of those laws governing their business.
  • A member shall not intentionally injure the business reputation of another member or competitor.
  • Members shall employ truth and accuracy in advertising and selling.
  • A member shall stand by any guarantee given with the sale of a motor vehicle.
  • A member shall not perform any act which would bring disrepute to the motor vehicle industry.
  • Members shall expose or halt, where found, any scheme designed to deceive or defraud the automobile buying public and aid in prosecuting those guilty of such acts.
  • Members shall consistently strive to improve business methods to the end that the public will be better served.
  • Members shall encourage the American system of free enterprise.